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HN12 DFA

2012 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,687 mi
Last recorded177,687 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Ford Mondeo89,688 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 DFA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 177,687 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Fail 13 Sep 2021 177,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2021 177,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Mar 2021 177,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Sep 2020 172,079 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2020 172,079 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 159,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 159,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 150,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 150,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 139,194 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2018 139,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2018 131,277 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 May 2018 131,277 miles

Oil leak ()

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,136 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 115,395 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jun 2017 115,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jul 2016 101,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,033 miles

slight enghin oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2016 89,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight enghin oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2015 70,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,312 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 39,964 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,877 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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HN12 DFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 89,688 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN12 DFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Mondeo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HN12 DFA is a 2012 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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